AFL premiership star Steven May announces birth of baby girl in heartwarming Instagram post
- Steven May and partner Sachi Dade have welcomed their first child
- Demons defender says he’s ‘lucky’ to have his partner in his life
- Teammates and fans rushed to leave congratulations
AFL star Steven May and his partner Sachi Dade welcomed a baby girl into the world on Wednesday evening and shared the heartwarming news.
The happy couple posted a series of photos on social media following the birth of their daughter Millie, with the Melbourne defender looking emotional.
“Welcome to the world Millie May! Your mom and I are so in love with you already!” he wrote on social media.
“I continue to amaze you mother. You are a very lucky girl to have her and I am so glad to have you both in my life.”
Football stars, including May’s Melbourne teammates and partners, left congratulatory messages.
“Congratulations, she’s perfect,” posted Jess Gawn, wife of Melbourne skipper Max.
“Congrats bro! Awesome,” wrote commentator Nathan Jones.
Demons defender Steven May and partner Sachi Dade have welcomed a daughter
May said he is “lucky” to have his partner Sachi Dade in his life
“Congratulations. Great news,” posted surfer Mick Fanning.
The Demons have endured a difficult year after missing out on the 2024 finals and losing Alex Neal-Bullen and potentially Kysaiah Pickett.
Melbourne won the league in 2021 but struggled to finish in the top four in 2022 and 2023, dropping out of the top eight altogether this season.
There is also speculation that superstar Christian Petracca wants to leave the club.
Petracca has remained silent about his future until recently, but the Demons star released a statement saying he would remain loyal to Melbourne.
“There has been much speculation in recent weeks about my role at Melbourne Football Club,” Petracca said in the statement.
‘This took place as part of the end of year evaluation process where I expressed my concerns as a leader and wanted the best for our club, the playing group and the fans.
The Demons have had a difficult year and have missed out on the 2024 final
‘During this period I have communicated openly with the player management and club leaders to ensure that we can work together to improve as a club.
‘I make no apologies for my desire to improve our club and contribute to our success, both on and off the field.
“I love my football – it remains my number one priority and always has been. As for my future with the Melbourne Football Club, I remain committed to playing for the red and the blue.”